About Joliet

• Blues musician Muddy Waters lived in Joliet during his formative years.
• The iconic Route 66 Raceway, a major drag racing venue, originated here.
• Limestone quarrying and access to waterways established Joliet as a vital hub.
• Joliet's Old Joliet Prison was featured in the opening scenes of the Blues Brothers movie.
• The Great Depression severely impacted Joliet's steel and manufacturing industries.
• Named after explorer Louis Jolliet, the city was incorporated in 1852.
• With over 150,000 residents, it's Illinois' third-largest city.
• The city sits 591 feet above sea level, offering slight rolling landscapes.
• Healthcare and social assistance are major employers for Joliet residents.
• Joliet exudes a resilient, hardworking spirit mixed with historical charm.
• The Chicago White Sox, a nearby MLB team, won the World Series in 2005.
• Joliet Catholic Academy has won multiple Illinois High School Association football championships.

Artists From Joliet

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Charles Geyer Cryptum Don Murray Edward Joseph Collins Frank Marocco Jack Gardner Janina Gavankar Jimmy Chamberlin Katherine Dunham Lynne Thigpen Robynn Ragland Ron Nelson Ryan's Hope Scum Giant Sidney Stafford Stephen Mason Steve Rodby Teri Bristol Trilogy Trina Shoemaker Akron, OH Albion, MI Angola, IN Ann Arbor, MI Appleton, WI Arlington Heights, IL Baraboo, WI Barberton, OH Battle Creek, MI Bay City, MI